About Us
Home Buyer
New Homes
Rehab Homes
Mock Park
AutumnFest
Community Projects
FCI Academy
Childcare
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Board Of Trustees
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MiraCit Development Corporation, Inc.

MiraCit Development Corporation, Inc. is a not-for-profit, certified community development organization formed in 1993 for the purpose of spearheading revitalization in economically distressed areas within Franklin County. MiraCit’s principal boundaries are 17th Avenue, Joyce Avenue, Agler Road and Sunbury Road; centering around the Mock Road community.

Fourteen years have passed since we began the endeavor to bring about positive change in our community. We have been privileged to have the support of our Mayor, Michael Coleman, our local, county and state government, the community, civic leaders, funders and members of the corporate sector. But most importantly, our accomplishments have been by divine direction and intervention.

We look forward to the future and the promise this new millennium brings. We are ready to move to the next level, to fully realize the vision given to us fourteen years ago.

- Dr. Edgar A. Posey, Chairman

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About Us

Below are highlights of MiraCit’s past and present activities:

  • Homebuyer education and counseling for over 250 low-moderate income homebuyers;
  • Housing development projects: Green View Estates on Woodland Avenue is te first "Green" community in Columbus. Each new home constructed must meet energy efficiency standards and homebuyers will enjoy a 15-year tax abatement upon all building improvements; Mock Road Apartments (12 units), Hegemon Crest subdivision (42 homes), Mariemont Place (39 homes), Manna Crest Homes at October Ridge in southwest Columbus (37 homes), Mifflin Homes (14 homes), MiraCit Rehab Homes (17 homes) and the Seniors at Hegemon elderly housing facility (46 units), which is currently under construction.
  • Community development projects include:  FCI, Too Childcare Center, located at 2511 Mock Road; Faith Center International, Phase 1, a 38,000 s.f. multipurpose facility that houses the worship center for Living Faith Apostolic Church; FCI Academy, a charter school serving grades 6-12; FCI Academy – North Campus, a 10-acre campus.
  • Sponsorship of the Mock Park Initiative, raising funding, community awareness and volunteerism for the redevelopment of Mock Park; procurement and installation of new playground equipment and shelter for Amvets Village Park; Autumnfest - sponsorship of 11 annual community festivals.
  • Sponsorship of a Business Ownership Training Program for emerging and expanding entrepreneurs; and the Youth Business and Technology Program for ages 16-21, providing computer and internet training for youthful entrepreneurs;
  • Development of a strategic plan for the Mock Road community with input from neighborhood residents and business owners, community organizations, and local government.
  • Cited in U.S. Department of HUD’s “Best Practices – Spotlighting What Works: A Showcase of Community Planning Successes in the Field.”
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Homebuyer Program


MiraCit's Homebuyer Program has served over 250 neighborhood families, providing homeownership, opportunities, individual consultations, group counseling, pre-qualification and access to financing.

As a certified housing development organization, MiraCit is able to access City, County and State funding for its various projects to assist low income families with grants to help make home buying more affordable.

Homebuyer classes are held monthly. To register, interested buyers should call
471-2202.

Homebuyer Application (Excel Document)

Program Guidelines

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New Homes

Hegemon Crest is the first installment of the visions fulfillment, as the new subdivision located on the site of the former Linton Gardens, boasts 34 new single family homes. The newly acquired FCI Resource Center serves as a community center with leasable space for service providers; and the FCI, Too! childcare center, located next to the Resource Center, provides quality education and a caring atmosphere for pre-school age children.

The vision continues with more new housing (at Woodland Ridge and Mariemont Place), the FCI Plaza, which will provide attractive retail, grocery, pharmacy and restaurant space for the neighborhood; and FCI Academy, a technology-based community school, which will provide a viable learning environment for grades K-12.

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Green View Estates

Local builders are presenting homes utilizing energy-efficient, high performance building concepts to provide families with reduced utility costs, improved durability, and environmental conservation. Builders in the project include: PDG Domus, Sovereign Homes and MiraCit Homes.

The site also features a 2-acre, regional stormwater retention pond which will serve the North Central community, helping improve stormwater management for the area. With support from the City of Columbus, several incentives are in place to ensure the success of the project, including donation of the land to reduce lot costs to builders, infrastructure improvements, and 15-year tax abatement upon all building improvements. Home prices will average in the mid-100s.



Rehab Homes

Through its Rehab Homes Project, MiraCit acquired 14 homes through HUD's Property Disposition Program.  Once renovated, the homes were available for sale or rent to low and moderate income families.




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Community Activities


Mock Park Initiative

The Mock Park Initiative was instituted by MiraCit, with the assistance of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, to develop Mock Park which is located on 100 acres north of Mock Road near Sunbury Road.

After being neglected for 25 years, the park now boasts new walking and nature trails, basketball and tennis courts, playground equipment, and a refurbished football field with bleachers. Future plans include development of a connector to the Alum Creek bikeway.

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AutumnFest

Is a family event held every September in a neighborhood park. With its food, games, entertainment and neighborhood town meeting, the festival helps to nurture community spirit, as well as garner financial support for MiraCit's ongoing activities.

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Community Projects Outcomes

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Childcare & Education


FCI Academy - Grades K-12

The Focus on Collective Integrity (FCI) Academy, is a new charter school serving grades 9-12. The tuition free school occupies the second floor of the new Faith Center International multipurpose center, located at 2177 Mock Road, and features ample classroom space, a new state-of-the-art computer lab and cafeteria.

For more information call 471-4527.

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Infant care

FCI, Too! Childcare Center is located at 2511 Mock Road in northeast Columbus. The center serves children from 18 months to 12 years of age. The goal of FCI, Too! is to offer access to high-quality, early learning and care for all children that is affordable.

The childcare center is a provider of Title XX and Champion of Children funding and is a Headstart partner. For more information or to enroll your
child, call 471-8486.

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Vision Statement


We have a vision which we have named Faith Center International. It is our challenge to be a model city within a city - free of crime, free of drugs, an area in which people can take pride in homeownership, have stable employment, own and support their own businesses, have good educational facilities and programs, and much-needed neighborhood services.


Mission Statement


MiraCit's purpose is to bring a holistic approach to revitalization for deteriorating neighborhoods by developing attractive, affordable housing and home upkeep programs; promoting neighborhood beautification and safety; revitalizing existing park areas and addressing public service needs; providing access to educational opportunities, job training, and childcare services; and strengthening economic viability through neighborhood business stimulation.

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Board Of Trustees


  1. Dr. Edgar A. Posey, Chairman
  2. Sharon A. Davis, Treasurer
  3. Chantal Green, Secretary
  4. Tracey Y. Posey
  5. Randolph Walker
  6. Darrell Francis
  7. Francis Mitchell
  8. Ellen K. Thompson
  9. Gail Whalen

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Contact Us


MiraCit Development Corporation, Inc.
2181 Mock Road
Columbus, OH 43219
Tel: 614.471.2202
Fax: 614.476.9287
email: miracit@miracit.org

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